Had Governor Brown discussed her plan with my office, I would have told her it’s about changing policy not adding resources. Increasing law enforcement resources in Portland will not solve the nightly violence and now, murder. The only way to make Portland safe again, is to support a policy that holds offenders accountable for their destruction and violence.”.......
Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett released a similar statement, saying:
“As Washington County Sheriff, I commit to support PPB through indirect ways, like analyzing risks associated with social media, air support, assisting with a specific criminal investigation, etc. At this time, I do not plan to send deputies to work directly in Portland. PPB is a terrific partner and I am very sympathetic to what they are enduring. However, the lack of political support for public safety, the uncertain legal landscape, the current volatility combined with intense scrutiny on use of force presents an unacceptable risk if deputies were deployed directly.”
joint statement was also released by the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police and the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association, saying they could not recommend sending officers from outside agencies into Portland. The groups cited a lack of resources, as well as a “lack of accountability for those arrested committing criminal acts” as their reasoning.
Law enforcement agencies refuse to send deputies into Portland
Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett released a similar statement, saying:
“As Washington County Sheriff, I commit to support PPB through indirect ways, like analyzing risks associated with social media, air support, assisting with a specific criminal investigation, etc. At this time, I do not plan to send deputies to work directly in Portland. PPB is a terrific partner and I am very sympathetic to what they are enduring. However, the lack of political support for public safety, the uncertain legal landscape, the current volatility combined with intense scrutiny on use of force presents an unacceptable risk if deputies were deployed directly.”
joint statement was also released by the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police and the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association, saying they could not recommend sending officers from outside agencies into Portland. The groups cited a lack of resources, as well as a “lack of accountability for those arrested committing criminal acts” as their reasoning.
Law enforcement agencies refuse to send deputies into Portland
